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Look alive, Renegades! The following changes are available in HAWKED on Windows PC as of the latest update on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Update your game to the latest version on MY.GAMES Launcher or Steam to play HAWKED for free in Early Access.
[h2]NEW CONTENT[/h2][h3]NEW FEATURE: CONTRACTS[/h3]
Contracts are a special type of Quest issued by Nellie on the Riftwake. Accepting them adds extra goals to Renegades’ matches on X-Isle, from PvE and PvP gameplay challenges to specific requests such as extracting a particular color of Trinket.

Contracts are available during Showdown periods. Showdowns occur several times per Issue and have a duration of two weeks (with a one-week break between them). Over the course of a Showdown, Renegades will have access to a variety of different Contracts—they’re regularly refreshed, so keep a weather eye out for more challenges!

Completed Contracts yield not only rewards, but League Points. Accumulate League Points to rank up and progress ever higher in the League, a ranked leaderboard system for Renegades.
[h2]IMPROVEMENTS & ADJUSTMENTS[/h2][h3]MATCHMAKING[/h3]

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  Matches can now be created with fewer players during quieter matchmaking times. This will allow for faster matchmaking and for players to experience matches with fewer bots.
  
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  We are experimenting with altered spawn points for players and respawns for the Heart Glyph to encourage more PvP encounters. Let us know if you have any feedback!
  

[h3]GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS[/h3]

• Adjusted the text that displays when you prestige your loyalty with GRAIL. This is intended to make the risk-reward ratio clearer.
• Adjusted the Wonderment drops in Lone Hunter (Solo) and Treasure Hunt (Squads) modes.
• Added a default description for Quest counters in the Quest menu.
• Added a tooltip to Quest markers on X-Isle in-match.
• Added eye-blinking in dialogue with characters aboard the Riftwake (and Cynthia now has eyelids!).
• Updated the appearance and color scheme of rewards displayed in the Quest completion pop-up that appears when entering the Riftwake post-completion.
• Improved the lighting when speaking to Dr. Bjorn Bjornsson.
• Improved characters' facial animations aboard the Riftwake while the Holiday Heist quest line is active.
• Added a screen that displays player information post-match.
• Changed the sound effect that triggers when other players pick up currency.

[h3]GEAR BALANCING & CHANGES[/h3]
[Ward Gear] Shocker Rocker

• Radius decreased from 6/7/8m to 5/6/7m.
• Duration decreased from 4.65 to 3.5 seconds.
• Max lightning damage decreased from 24 to 20.
• Max radius damage reduction adjusted from 60/40% to 45/30%.

[Exo Gear] Doomerang

• The projectile can no longer fly through walls summoned by the [Exo Gear] Gelatinum.

[h3]Artifact Balancing & Changes[/h3]
[Artifact] Solacenser

• Base Mechanics:
  • Previously: Reduces Gear cooldowns and shield recharge time by 45/50/55/60% when standing still.
  • New: Reduces Gear cooldowns/recharge time by 35/40/45/50%. Performing any offensive actions triggers a cooldown of this effect for 6 seconds.
• Legendary Upgrade: The mechanics this upgrade grants altered:
  • Previously: Active effect of Solacenser also reduces other Artifacts' cooldowns.
  • New: Active effect of Solacenser becomes 2x stronger while standing still.

[Artifact] Survival Slab

• Stone barrier lifetime increased from 3/5 seconds to 4/6 seconds.

[Artifact] Pulverizer

• Fixed a bug where the Artifact did not empower the shots of some energy weapons.
• Chambering bolt/pump-action weapons interrupts Pulverizer charging (reverted adjustment from Version 1.2.2).
• Empowered shot deals 25% more damage instead of 30%.

[Artifact] Stormsong Conch

• Duration decreased from 6/7/8/9 seconds to 5/6/7/8 seconds.
• Cooldown increased from 15 seconds to 20 seconds.
• Visual effects no longer appear while aiming down sight to prevent interference with aiming.

[Artifact] Vessel Flute

• Fixed an issue where the recovery effect would not activate if the player and an ally possessed this Artifact and were knocked down within its range.

[Artifact] Ambusher

• Fixed an issue where the cloak would remain on players after a melee attack from a crouch position.

[h3]WEAPON BALANCING & CHANGES[/h3]
[Armament] Islander Staff

• Islander Staff now loses strength when blocking shots.

[Shotguns] All Shotguns

• Jumping or moving while wielding a Shotgun grants more speed and increases bullet spread.

[h2]BUGFIXES[/h2][h3]RIFTWAKE[/h3]

• Fixed an issue where the Hulkin’ Santa head would blink on the transition screen when heading to X-Isle and on the end-of-match screen when leaving X-Isle.
• Fixed an issue where players would crash when buying back a Legendary Artifact.
• Fixed an issue where names in the Social interface were not displayed correctly.
• Fixed an issue where certain friends would disappear from the Social interface.
• Fixed an issue with the Tutorial Quest where the radio datalog with Cynthia and Dr. Bjorn Bjornsson wouldn’t play when returning from a match.
• Fixed an issue where the player’s stats on the profile card and social interface appeared as opaque when backing out of the interface.
• Fixed an issue that caused physics glitches with some characters during dialogue.
• Fixed an issue in the loadout where it would not show how much time remained until the end of a GRAIL+ subscription.
• Fixed an issue where the Gift Box disappeared when interacting with it under the tree in the Riftwake.
• Fixed an issue where Dr. Bjorn Bjornsson would lose his head after speaking to him in the Holiday Heist quest line.
• Fixed an issue where some lockers would not display in interface previews.
• Fixed an issue where the camera did not look up when ending conversations with characters.
• Fixed an issue where the central information screen turned black after joining a squad.
• Fixed an issue where the Booster Shopper Steam Achievement did not count correctly.

[h3]X-ISLE[/h3]

• Fixed a bug where a Renegade’s footsteps became too loud.
• Fixed a bug where an extraction point wouldn’t display correctly while in shadows.
• Fixed an issue where a player who eliminated another player would stop automatically generating a shield.
• Fixed an issue where the visuals for opening and dropping loot from a chest were not synchronized.
• Fixed an issue where loot dropping from a chest appeared jittery.
• Fixed an issue where eliminations with the Poison Grenade and Trap were not counted in Quests.
• Fixed an issue where Renegades would shout, “I should stock up at the shop,” even when the character didn’t have enough CRED.
• Fixed an issue where a Traverser with certain cosmetics applied would not register in any Player Stats.

[h3]WEAPONS[/h3]

• Fixed an issue that caused the spread of all weapons to decrease instead of increase when jumping.
• Fixed an issue where damage caused by weapons with multiple bullets was not registered correctly.
• Fixed an issue where the Marker weapon would not register hits correctly.

HAWKED is now available in Early Access. That means that development is ongoing and relies on your feedback to help improve and polish the overall game experience before the full launch in 2024. As such, you may encounter gameplay and technical issues while playing. 

We are closely monitoring gameplay sessions and your feedback, and HAWKED will undergo regular maintenance to deploy patches and hotfixes to resolve any issues. Please keep an eye on Discord and future patch notes for more updates. 

If you need troubleshooting for common technical problems or account-related queries, or if you can’t find a solution to your issue, please visit our Support page.

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All details in this article are accurate as of the time of publication. Follow HAWKED on Discord and via social channels for up-to-date information.

‘Tis always the season for streams! Watch Drop-enabled HAWKED streams to earn the Space Purple Color Scheme, and watch MY.GAMES Content Creators hunt across a festive painted X-Isle to snag the Winter Lilac Color Scheme. 

Twitch Drops go live from December 22, 2023 at 16:00 CET until January 2, 2024 at 16:00 CET. Tune in, tally up enough viewing time, and the spoils are yours!


[h2]How to link your account and claim Twitch Drops[/h2]
To claim your items, you must first link your HAWKED account with your Twitch account:

• Log in here using your Steam or MY.GAMES Launcher account.
• Make sure to log in with your correct account, depending on the platform you use. If you register a new account, rewards will automatically be assigned to that account.
• Select ‘Link with Twitch’, and make sure you confirm the connection.

When you’ve racked up enough viewing time, claim your loot from your Twitch Drops Inventory to receive it in-game.

Tune in to HAWKED streams on Twitch from December 22. Don’t forget to follow or subscribe to the streamers you enjoy!

Dabble in streaming? Become a HAWKED Content Creator!

Being a Renegade is hard work, but it’s not without its rewards. The more you explore X-Isle and extract its treasures, the more funds you’ll acquire for your loadout. 

Read up on this guide for a look at the currencies available in HAWKED, how to obtain them, and what you can buy with them.



[h3]HAWKS[/h3]

What are Hawks and how do I obtain them? The bread and butter of a Renegade’s coin purse, Hawks are earned on the job through various activities on X-Isle, completing Contracts, and progressing your Renegade Pass. 

How can I spend Hawks? Visit GE-0 to spend Hawks on Gears, Boosters, and cosmetic items, or use them to upgrade your Gears and Artifacts through your Loadout. You can also sell your Artifacts and Trinkets to GE-0 for more Hawks!



[h3]WONDERIUM[/h3]

What is Wonderium and how do I obtain it? Wonderium is a rare mineral found in deposits dotted around X-Isle, and the stuff Artifacts are made of! Renegades can mine it from the deposits during their hunts, earn it through Contracts and Renegade Pass progression, or trade with GE-0 to deconstruct existing Artifacts into Wonderium. 

How can I spend Wonderium? You can spend Wonderium through GE-0 to upgrade your Gears and Artifacts, useful if you’re looking to specialize your abilities!



[h3]GE-0 CASH[/h3]

What is GE-0 Cash and how do I obtain it? GE-0 Cash is a premium currency that can be purchased from the Shop on the Riftwake and via platform storefronts. 

How can I spend GE-0 Cash? You can spend it in-game on the current Renegade Pass, or to purchase or extend your GRAIL+ subscription, as well as cosmetic items like Outfits, Weapon Patterns, Customizations, and more!

All in all, keep hunting Artifacts and stay up to the usual Renegade mischief, and you’re sure to find the coins rolling into your pockets.

See you on the hunt!

IMPORTANT: All details are accurate at the time of writing, but are subject to change and expand as we discover more about X-Isle’s mysteries. Play HAWKED to discover all this and more for yourself!

Every Renegade worth their mettle knows not to underestimate the value of the humble Mod or the benefits of X-Isle’s local cuisine. From shield boosts to generating consumable items, there are a great many advantages to pick ’n’ mixing supplies. 

In this guide, we’ll be giving a rundown on the mods and food you’ll encounter on your hunts. It’ll save you wrapping your head around the right one to grab when you’re in the crossfire!


[h2]MODS[/h2]
Mods are items that allow you to make temporary modifications to your loadout. They come in three categories: Shield, Personal, and Weapon.
[h3]SHIELD MODS[/h3]
You can fit so many extra shield points with these.

• Small Capacitor – Boosts your Shield by +10.
• Medium Capacitor – Boosts your Shield by +20.
• Large Capacitor – Boosts your Shield by +30.
• Colossal Capacitor – Boosts your Shield by +40 and lowers your Shield Cooldown by -2 seconds. 

[h3]PERSONAL MODS[/h3]
Health? Stamina? More Gear?

• Regenerator – Increases your Health Regeneration limit by 25 HP.
• Stimulant – Gives you +30 Health.
• High Gear – Reduce your Gear cooldowns by 30%
• Triathlete – Increases your Stamina by 25%

[h3]WEAPON MODS[/h3]
Some Renegades are clumsy with ammo, others unsteady with recoil. Grab a Weapon Mod for an extra edge in battle or just to add extra fire to the fray.

• Reclaimer – Reclaim spent ammo from eliminated enemies.
• Headliners – +5 damage to bullets at the end of a clip (or shots before overheating).
• Hot Shots – Burn your target after several successive hits.
• Suppressor – -10% recoil for weapons and -40% audible range of gunfire.
• Stagger Shots – Disorient your target after several successful hits.

[h3]FOOD[/h3]
Don’t just go packing weapons! Food is a crucial part of any Renegade’s loadout. While we don’t recommend eating every mysterious thing you find around X-Isle, here’s a list of mid-match snacks GRAIL-guaranteed to be worth a bite.

• Shield-up Eel – Boost your shield beyond the maximum.
• Haste Pepper – Extra Stamina for 20 seconds. 
• Strange Fruit – Generate consumable items every 45 seconds. 
• Healing Fruit – Packed full of healing power.
• Health-up Cocktail – Boosts health beyond the maximum.

[h3]CONSUMABLES[/h3]
Conveniently portable, you can hold these Consumables in your inventory until you need them most.

• Heal-o-Cola – After this, the only doctor you'll need is a dentist.
• Rev Kit – When you're down but not out, this gets you back on your feet in a jiffy.

That’s all there is to the Mods and Food of X-Isle. Don’t underestimate the boost of switching it up to complement a chosen loadout or to adapt to the shifting pace of a match!

IMPORTANT: All details are accurate at the time of writing, but are subject to change and expand as we discover more about X-Isle’s mysteries. Play HAWKED to discover all this and more for yourself!

‘Tis the season, and GRAIL has made a bunch of preparations to celebrate! The Riftwake’s decked out with holly, the tree is trimmed, and the presents are wrapped and stacked, all to help the treasure-hungry Renegades get into the holiday spirit. What could possibly go wrong?

Take part in Holiday Heist, HAWKED’s first-ever limited-time holiday event, with new Quests, new looks, and new rewards available from December 14 until January 14!

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[h3]LIMITED-TIME EVENT: HOLIDAY HEIST[/h3]
Everything was in order… until it wasn’t. The Riftwake’s holiday presents have mysteriously disappeared, and Cynthia is not amused. Team up with your fellow Renegades to hunt down clues and bring back the stolen presents on a veritable Holiday Heist, available to undertake until January 14!



It seems even Disciples like to spruce up their hideouts for the holidays. It’s unclear where they got the tinsel and fairy lights from, but they’ve shown a surprising eye for design and done up X-Isle to match the season!

[h3]HOLIDAY REWARDS[/h3]
Get your hands on Wonderment, by completing Quests during the Holiday Heist event. This holly jolly resource can be found across X-Isle as you help to retrieve stolen presents and keep hunting treasure for GRAIL.



Dr. Bjorn’s already busy researching this bauble-like currency and is eager to trade exclusive swag like the Gift Wrap Weapon Skin, Snowman Souvenir, and more for some samples. If you subscribe to the HAWKED newsletter, check your inbox for a head start with 50x Wonderment!
[h3]FESTIVE SHOPPING[/h3]
Stay frosty with the Hulkin’ Santa Avatar, or go over the hills upon a Jolly Sled Hoverboard! Check out GE-0’s new stock of customizations for the full winter collection.



[h3]TWITCH DROPS[/h3]
Grab some snacks, get cozy, and watch some HAWKED streams! Earn the Winter Lilac and Space Purple Color Schemes as Twitch Drops go live from December 22 to January 2.



Happy Holidays, Renegades!